ARKO CFO Robb Giammatteo to depart in October 2025

ARKO Corp. announced that its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Robert (Robb) Giammatteo, has notified the company of his intent to depart to pursue another opportunity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ARKO Corp. announced that its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Robert (Robb) Giammatteo, has notified the company of his intent to depart to pursue another opportunity. His departure as principal financial and accounting officer will be effective on October 10, 2025. Giammatteo has told the company he is committed to a smooth and effective transition of his responsibilities. The company states that his decision to leave is not related to any disagreement regarding financial or accounting matters, or the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

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Corporate governance analyst

ARKO CFO plans departure with stated orderly transition and no reported disputes.

The company reports that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert (Robb) Giammatteo will leave effective October 10, 2025 to pursue another opportunity. He currently serves as principal financial and accounting officer, so this change affects oversight of financial reporting and controls.

ARKO notes that Giammatteo has committed to a smooth and effective transition of his responsibilities, which suggests an organized handover period. The disclosure also states that his decision is not related to disagreements over financial or accounting issues or over operations, policies, or practices.

For investors, this represents a planned senior leadership change in the finance function. Subsequent disclosures about any interim or permanent CFO appointment and related responsibilities will provide additional context for how ARKO structures its financial leadership after October 10, 2025.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

FAQ

What executive leadership change did ARKO (ARKO) disclose?

ARKO disclosed that Robert (Robb) Giammatteo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and the company’s principal financial and accounting officer, plans to depart the company.

When will ARKO CFO Robert Giammatteo’s departure become effective?

Robert Giammatteo’s departure from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ARKO will be effective on October 10, 2025.

Why is ARKO CFO Robert Giammatteo leaving the company?

According to ARKO, Robert Giammatteo notified the company of his intent to depart in order to pursue another opportunity.

Did ARKO report any disagreements related to the CFO’s departure?

ARKO states that Robert Giammatteo’s decision to depart was not related to any disagreement on financial or accounting matters, or on the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

What transition arrangements did ARKO mention for the CFO change?

ARKO reports that Robert Giammatteo has advised the company he is committed to a smooth and effective transition of his responsibilities before his departure.

What is Robert Giammatteo’s current title at ARKO (ARKO)?

Robert Giammatteo currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ARKO and is the company’s principal financial and accounting officer.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2025

ARKO Corp.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-39828	85-2784337
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
8565 Magellan Parkway Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia				23227-1150
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (804) 730-1568

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share		ARKO		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50		ARKOW		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 12, 2025, Robert (Robb) Giammatteo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) of ARKO Corp. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to depart from the Company to pursue another opportunity. His departure will be effective on October 10, 2025. Mr. Giammatteo has advised the Company that he is committed to a smooth and effective transition of his responsibilities. His decision to depart the Company was not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to any financial or accounting issue or any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			ARKO Corp.
Date:	August 18, 2025	By:	/s/ Arie Kotler
		Name: Title:	Arie Kotler President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board